My Favorite Pad

By Will Clark Ranked #728 - Lightweight Sleep Pads November 9, 2008

I have been using this brand of pad since 2005, and I have used it far more than any other pad I have owned. That being said, the SL Lite is an ultralight pad and probably isn't going to give you the comfort or warmth you get from a bulkier pad "3 season".

My favorite thing about this pad is that it does roll up very small. Also at this price I can afford to replace it almost every season if it gets beat up too bad.

Cons of this pad are that it is too long, for a spring summer pad it doesn't need to be full length. I have cut mine down to 3/4 length and I only carry the bottom piece on cold nights, in which case I put it under my shoulders.

I've used this pad in the Sierras and Banff and on a couple PCT sections.

I really like it.

View Details: Pacific Outdoor Equipment SL Lite Sleeping Pad

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